Lolita fashion may be pricey for brand name items, but if you can buy secondhand it's a good way to get a bargain. Being able to see these items in real life makes it easier to see the condition of clothing, so I really enjoy purely Lolita-theme markets. This one also included handmade items and took place at Flora Salon, which is a salon that allows anybody to experience a Lolita photoshoot. They provide clothes, makeup, and hairstyles, and then take photos for you.
Leading up the narrow hallway was a line of boyfriends waiting on their Lolita girlfriends to finish their shopping ^-^ The space is quite small.
I'd never been there before, and it was PACKED! So I didn't take many photos inside because I didn't want to risk taking photos of anybody that didn't want their photo taken. There were almost all Sweet Lolitas, some people in regular kawaii fashion, many brolitas, a couple men, and a couple Goths/Gothic Lolitas. We're definitely a very sweet community.
There were no "must have" dresses/prints for me (my wallet is thankful) but I DID score the LARGE Swimmer bag I've been wanting ever since I saw DORO and Laina have it in varying colors!
It cost me NT$1000 (US$30) which is pretty good because the original price tag is JPY2500 (US$23) so it's not much of a markup at all.
I also wore a new style for me: cyber-lolita! My dread falls have been sitting in the closet for four years or so T^T And this is the first time I've worn them in public, as I previously have only worn this style to night-school or for photoshoots ^_^;
I also bought a handmade double-clip for Teddy from my friend's brand, M.S.Rose (on facebook)
Overall it was a really great experience. Usually these types of markets have a ticket price, but this one was free! That may be a reason it was so crowded, I suppose.
There are several Lolita pop-up markets in a few cities every year. I hope to go to more of them in the future!
Do you have Lolita markets where you are? What are they like? I'm curious! And if you don't have these, I hope something can be arranged in the future ^_~ Most of these are organized by Lolitas for Lolitas.
Leading up the narrow hallway was a line of boyfriends waiting on their Lolita girlfriends to finish their shopping ^-^ The space is quite small.
I'd never been there before, and it was PACKED! So I didn't take many photos inside because I didn't want to risk taking photos of anybody that didn't want their photo taken. There were almost all Sweet Lolitas, some people in regular kawaii fashion, many brolitas, a couple men, and a couple Goths/Gothic Lolitas. We're definitely a very sweet community.
Basically this times 10. There were only ten vendors who could fit!
There were no "must have" dresses/prints for me (my wallet is thankful) but I DID score the LARGE Swimmer bag I've been wanting ever since I saw DORO and Laina have it in varying colors!
I also wore a new style for me: cyber-lolita! My dread falls have been sitting in the closet for four years or so T^T And this is the first time I've worn them in public, as I previously have only worn this style to night-school or for photoshoots ^_^;
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| Before heading out |
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| With my new bag!! Excited!! |
I also bought a handmade double-clip for Teddy from my friend's brand, M.S.Rose (on facebook)
Overall it was a really great experience. Usually these types of markets have a ticket price, but this one was free! That may be a reason it was so crowded, I suppose.
There are several Lolita pop-up markets in a few cities every year. I hope to go to more of them in the future!
Do you have Lolita markets where you are? What are they like? I'm curious! And if you don't have these, I hope something can be arranged in the future ^_~ Most of these are organized by Lolitas for Lolitas.
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